“The late night atmosphere will be electric,” NBC Olympics EP Jim Bell said in a statement. “And we’re thrilled to have Ryan Seacrest in the middle of it all capturing Rio’s unique flavor, talking to Olympic athletes, and telling the stories of the day.”

“I appreciate Jim Bell’s confidence, along with everyone at NBC Sports,” Seacrest said. “I can’t wait to reunite with the team of broadcasters and producers for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I look forward to hosting the live late night show.”

The opening ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympics will be held Aug. 5, 2016.